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AP US History
Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.3
How did photography technology impact public perception of the Mexican-American War?
Photography was banned due to its potential to reveal sensitive information to enemies.
It provided civilians with more realistic depictions of the war.
It glamorized warfare making it popular amongst young men.
Most people didn't trust photographs as a credible source of information about the war.
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